DESERTION and awol MILITARY DEFENSE LAWYER in Korea

Don’t allow yourself to be convicted without first telling us
your side of the story

The prosecution doesn’t care why you deserted or went AWOL. Their
mission is to prove that you left willingly; that you intended to shirk
your duties, and that you understood the consequences if you were caught.
But your actions are only half of the story. And the jury should also
be aware of why that decision was made, and whether or not you were fully
cognizant of the decision—and the stakes—when you made it.

Bilecki & Tipon handles court martial cases involving service members
accused of desertion or going AWOL. Our case is often built around convincing
a jury of your innocence by focusing the trial on your
intentions. No service member has the same reason for leaving. And the motives behind
the departure may be far more complex than the prosecution cares to let on.

desertion and awol are two very different court martial concepts

Military service members are often charged with either desertion or AWOL
(Absence Without Leave). These two military crimes are distinct from one
another and Bilecki & Tipon will utilize different strategies to combat them.

Proving desertion means the prosecution must convince the jury that a service
member intended to leave his or her duties
permanently.
This usually involves a deployment, but it could also involve drill or
training. Charges of desertion are far more serious than an AWOL charge,
and Bilecki & Tipon must focus on proving that the service member
had no intention of remaining away permanently—or even leave their
post at all.

In an AWOL case, the prosecution will try to prove that the service member
left their post or place of duty intentionally, but did so expecting to return. Reasons for an AWOL are varied, but could include trauma, PTSD, or an
emotional breakdown. It’s often the goal of Bilecki & Tipon
to prove that outside forces were at play in the service member’s decision.

Expect the prosecution to come at you with whatever charge they think they
can get away with. If there is even the remotest evidence to support a
desertion charge, they’ll level it on you.

Service members that are accused of desertion and AWOL charges receive
no mercy in today’s military. Expect the government to press charges
quickly, and don’t be surprised if multiple prosecutors are handling
the case. If they can use you as a scapegoat to stop other service members
from deserting their posts, they’ll do so in a heartbeat. At its
worst, a conviction could mean a dishonorable discharge, fines, and months
if not years of incarceration.

You have too much at stake to leave your case up to an inexperienced or
incapable defense attorney. Bilecki & Tipon has a history of winning
desertion and AWOL cases, and our goal will be nothing short of a complete
and total victory and not guilty verdict.

Call the law firm of Bilecki & Tipon TODAY at (800) 996-9747 to learn more about how we can help you secure the most
positive outcome possible for your desertion or AWOL case.

Korea Court Martial Attorney

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